DT Davis cited for underage drinking

UF freshman defensive tackle Torrey Davis was cited Jan. 19 for
underage drinking and is set to appear in court Feb. 7.

The Armwood graduate was cited outside of the nightclub The
Venue, 233 W University Ave., "holding a clear plastic cup
identified as an alcoholic beverage by sight and smell," according
to the citation.

Davis, who was born on Sept. 24, 1988, admitted to drinking a
mix of rum and Coca-Cola after he was read his Miranda rights,
according to the citation.

In a telephone interview Tuesday night, Davis said the drink
belonged to a friend - he declined to name the friend - who had set
down the full cup on the counter.

"I wasn't drinking," Davis said. "They asked me, 'Where's your
ID at?' I said I didn't have it on me."

Davis said the police officer took him to the side and
questioned him further, asking him to tell him the truth. When he
said he was 19, Davis said the police officer let him off with a
warning for being honest.

He is scheduled to face a misdemeanor offense for possession of
alcohol by a minor.

The weekend of Jan. 19 was a heavy recruiting weekend for the
Gators, but Davis said he did not host any players.

The freshman played in 11 games this season, finishing with
eight tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.